Fashion resolutions for this new year party in India

The New Year brings with it a whole new set of fashion rules. Something that was trending last year might not be the flavour of the season anymore. This year, too, will focus on certain things more than others. For example, while last year championed the cause of indigenous textiles in a big way, fuss-free clothing and comfortable silhouettes seem to be the sartorial preferences this year.

"In the last 20 years, this Academy has earned the reputation of helping students from the remote parts of the country to realise their dreams of pursuing rewarding careers in the fields of Fashion, Design and now - Media. We are always innovating and developing new methods of developing the latent talent and intellect of our students. All this happens in a stress-free and stimulating atmosphere. Let me also congratulate you on your decision to join the Fashion industry . Textile & Garment exports are the largest foreign exchange earners for our country.The domestic Fashion industry is also booming .MNC Fashion and Luxury brands in apparel, jewellery, watches, cosmetics, interiors, accessories etc. are here and more are coming. Mega malls, stocking various designer consumer goods are mushrooming all over the country. After Pantaloon’s retail success story, Reliance, Airtel, Birlas and Tatas are all making huge investments in the Retail sector. Needless to say, the future of all Design /Technology /Management /Media graduates is extremely bright." Neena Khanna, principal,Academy of Fashion Studies

So, if you haven’t rearranged your wardrobe to suit the style requirements of 2016, fret not.

We will get you into the swing of things with this exhaustive list of elements you should sport, and ones you should steer clear of.

Fashion resolutions for the year

1 Blouses will make way for shirts even in traditional looks

2 Wear clothes that complement your size

3 Opt for more jewel-toned ensembles this year, like lehengas designed by Rinku Sobti

4 Relaxed silhouettes are in this year

5 2016 will be all about breezy, fresh colours

Accessorise your look more often

7 Androgynous fashion is still in this year

8 Men should experiment more with their clothing

9 Stop blindly following the dandy

10 Say no to too much fabric and cumbersome clothing. Garments that drown you are hardly practical

1 1 Say no to clothes that are a size too small, too fitted or too revealing. Mystery is much more attractive

1 2 Don’t follow trends that work on models, who are paid to look that way, and make everything look amazing. Be realistic and pick clothes that suit your body type

1 3 Say no to heels that are too high and bags that are too big. Keep it simple, stylish and sensible